Data Analyst – Emergency Preparedness and Response

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) is hiring a Data Analyst for emergency preparedness and response in San Salvador, El Salvador. The position supports the technical and programme planning of school feeding programmes within the country strategy 2022-2027, which strengthens national capacities for resilient and sustainable food systems. The role contributes to institutional capacity building, coordination with government and humanitarian partners, and evidence-based decision making.

Key responsibilities

• Support the analysis of data and activities related to emergency preparedness, response and early recovery.
• Help design and update distribution plans, operational protocols, response procedures and institutional tools.
• Track indicators, work plans and schedules, consolidating and interpreting data from evaluations, monitoring, early warning systems and response activities.
• Support technical reports, information products, executive presentations and programme documents.
• Coordinate technically with government institutions, civil protection agencies, UN agencies, NGOs and other partners.
• Take part in needs assessments and situation analyses during emergencies or climate events, and follow up on early action and advance funding mechanisms.
• Monitor food assistance projects, including cash transfers (CBT) and in-kind food aid.
• Organise and facilitate workshops and capacity-building processes for national and local partners.
• Identify programme and operational risks and propose mitigation measures.

Required profile

• Technical or university degree in risk management, civil protection, economics, social sciences, engineering, international relations, international development or similar fields.
• Six years of professional experience in humanitarian programmes, risk management, or emergency preparedness and response.
• Ability to work autonomously and in teams in dynamic, multicultural environments.

Required skills

• Good command of office software, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to collect, organise and analyse information for reports and briefings.
• Oral and written communication skills for reports, minutes, presentations and documentation.
• Understanding of risk management, early warning and early action concepts.

The contract is a 12-month fixed-term position (SC-5). Applications close on 26 October 2026.